SIMPLE ITALIAN SALAD

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Homemade croutons star in this easy Italian salad recipe, filled with grape tomatoes, olives and pepperoncinis. I like to serve it with fresh Italian or focaccia bread. —Nancy Granaman, Burlington, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 slices Italian bread, cubed
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 bunches romaine, torn
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
8 pepperoncini
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. For croutons, spritz bread cubes with butter-flavored spray; place in a bowl. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder; toss to coat evenly. , Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes, stirring once or twice. Cool. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes, olives, Parmesan cheese, onion and pepperoncini. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Top with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 943mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Hussnain Abbas
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This salad is a great way to celebrate the flavors of summer.


Daisy Murphy
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This salad is a great way to impress your guests.


Suleman Mirza
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This salad is a great way to show off your culinary skills.


Cute Boy
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I've made this salad for parties and it's always a hit.


Savanah Harmon
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Chazman Carter
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I love the simplicity of this salad.


EEE SSS
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Destiny Lopez
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I've made this salad with different types of greens and it's always delicious.


Olumide Isaac
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time.


Afroja Ahmed
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I love the way the dressing complements the flavors of the salad.


Mian Iqbal
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Jessicam Garza
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Byobona Shamsa
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This is my new favorite salad recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Saeid ahmed
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Sanjoy Hassan
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.